Built around the 1st century AD, this is one of the most well preserved elevated Roman Aqueducts, is the most iconic symbol of Segovia and the most significant architectural landmark in Avila. Consisting of a simple giant block construction of single and double arch pillars the structure reaches up to 93.5 feet tall. Using a…
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Alcazar of Segovia, Spain
This UNESCO Heritage site was originally built by the Romans as a fort and later improved by the Muslims. Christians took it in 1120 and made a series of improvements, after many centuries the castle served as the Capital of Leon and Castile with Queen Isabelle enthroned after the death of King Henry IV in…
Chicken Jalapeno Poppers – Recipe
Summer is here and that means grilling! Poppers make perfect snacks, can be made ahead of time, and are easy to reheat later in the week. You can grill, bake or air-fry these as you like, here is how I do it; 6 Jalapenos halved – spoon out the seeds 2 Chicken thighs or breast…
Tapas – Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
Madrid makes some mean Tapas and one of the best are the mushrooms stuffed with chorizo, lemon, parsley and garlic. Super easy and tasty for a tapas party. This recipe is inspired by the best, Meson del Champinion in Madrid. 1 pint button mushrooms – washed, caps removed, reserved, and chopped 1 link of hot chorizo –…
Buddy Bears Berlin
These bears can be seen all over the city and represent auctions that benefit various foundations for children around Berlin and the region since 2001. Check out Buddy Bears Berlin for more information.
Volubilus – Roman Ruins In Morocco
This Berber city was the end of the road south for the Roman Empire. Volubilus was considered the capital of the Mauritania empire and major olive growing region. It was started in the 3rd century BC and grew rapidly during the 1st century AD. Many public olive presses remain onsite. The olives and oils were…
Toledo, Spain
This charming alcazar is about a 30 minute train ride from Madrid Toledo is purposefully laid out like a typical Muslim maze on a steep incline to confuse would-be invaders. It has changed hands many times during the crusades, shifting between Moorish and Christian hands. It was famous for its metalworking processes making some of the…
Tapas
Spanish culture has an incredible eating style involving a food, beer and wine crawl that consists of eating small bites at each bar along with your drink. Everybody loves tapas and its exciting to see what you will be served at each bar! Typically, the more you order the better the tapas, or for each…
Cao Cao – Berlin Vietnamese Lunch *****
Cao Cao – Charlottenburg Berlin – Brilliantly named its Charlottenburg district restaurant in the namesake of a Chinese warlord and the penultimate Chancellor of the Eastern Han dynasty who rose to great power in the final years of the dynasty. Like him they successfully slay these Vietnamese classics and consistently express the flair and authenticity each…
Atlas Ouarzazate Studio, Morocco
Atlas studio sits just outside the city of Ouarzazate and is home the production lots used to make many of the desert films scenes in films seen today. Cleopatra, Lawrence of Arabia, Star Wars, ( in 1977), as well as Gladiator, Game of Thrones and The Mummy among others were made in part on these…
Journey Into Cuisine 